Politicized arts critique and New Mexico union debate
A Western columnist rails at politicizing the arts while discussing New Mexico labor issues. The piece covers anti compulsory union sentiment, a Teamsters plea for RTW, Welton Clark’s administration, and NEA NM’s stance amid a defeated bargaining bill. It closes with economic whimsy on steer prices vs costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
RTW
Albuquerque
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Duke City
Welton Clark
Welton
Nea-Nm
Advocate
Labor Journal
Edmund Gaussein
King signs tax bill hitting coal shipments in state
Governor Bruce King signed House Bill 1B176 imposing a gross receipts tax on coal sold in carload lots. The measure will raise an estimated 800000 to 1 million dollars for the state, with Utah International as a major impact. Also signed were a juvenile code openness measure and vetoes on several other bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE Upi
Corfers Area
Bruce King
King
Cadge Neeley
Utah International
Farmington
Senate
House
Film Group Tours East Side of State
New Mexico Film Commission's West Coast agent visits Clovis Tucumcari Fort Sum ner and Conchas Lake areas to assess filming potential. Fred Banker of Hollywood meets Saturday in Tucumcari with seven county representatives forming District 4 of the Regional Advisory Committee. Members include Bob Spencer Clovis G Walter Scott Portales Mrs Leden Sayre Clayton and Betty Ditto Tucumcari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
UPI
New Mexico Film Commission
Clovis
Fort Sumner
Conchas Lake
New Mexico
Fred Banker
Hollywood
Calif
Bob Spencer
G. Walter Scott
Portales
Ledene Sayre
Clayton
Betty Ditto
King Seeks Data On Atomic Waste Dumping
Gov Bruce King directs the Governor's Committee on Technical Excellence to review AEC proposals for a radioactive waste repository in New Mexico. He wants thorough research and expert answers before forming an official state position, noting AEC will secure state and local concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
UPI
Bruce King
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
New Mexico
King
Robert W. Rosden
Carlsbad
Local Scientists Win at Roswell Regional Science Fair
The 1973 Regional Science Fair at NMMI March 24 drew Lovington students and 18 participants from 15 projects. Winners include Mike Miler in Senior High Botany second, Jim Bob Werham in Engineering with NASA and Army and Air Force awards, and David Boyle in Physics with NASA and Army honors. Senior winner Betsy Yarbro earned a state Junior Academy of Science trip. state fair set for Socorro on April 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NMMI
Lovington
Gerald Phillips
Hugh Clardy
Bob Wallace
Joe Dial
Juan Garcia
Mike Miler
Jim Bob Werham
Navy
NASA
Army
Air Force
David Boyle
Junior Academy OF Science
Betsy Yarbro
Mike Valdarez
Roswell
Geological Society
Jack McCaw
Stephen Yarbro
Ronnie Scott
Jana Cook
Hayden Crockett
Tim Allen
Socorro
New Mexico
Laos Releases Ten Prisoners After North Vietnam Aid
Scores of American fliers and a blonde stewardess welcomed 40 US prisoners released from Hanoi camps, plus 10 Laos POWs, at Clark Field Philippines. The event followed years of captivity and aimed to coincide with U.S. troop withdrawals from South Vietnam. The gathering included Navy pilots, Air Force crews, and families, with emotional reunions and a poignant bracelet moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Killen
Clark
Philippines
OPI
North Vietnam
Navy
Marine
Air Force
Hanoi
United States
Laos
U.S
South Vietnam
Uss
Coral Sea
Davy
Cmdr
David W. Hoffman
San Diego
Hoffman
Diane Barmett
Los
Angeles
Continental Airlines
Miss Barnett
Timothy R. Ayres
Houston
Tex
Rick Cunliffe
Cleveland
Ayres
Cunliffe
Air Police
Albert Molinare
James B. Souder
J.G
Dale Arends
Clear Lake
Iowa
Arends
Water Quality Rules Undergo Reset In New Mexico
The New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission votes to draft new effluent and hazardous mineral limits after the state Court of Appeals invalidated existing regs for lacking an environmental impact statement. The 1973 act change suspends EIS requirements for new rules while hearings address accidental discharges and damage control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE Upi
New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission
State Court of Appeals
Las Vegas
Roswell
Ted Jones
The
Environmental Improvement Agency
Commission
Cattle Growers Hear Call for Federal Beef Intervention
At the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association annual session the outlook for beef prices sparked talk of possible government involvement. Aubrey Jolson of New York projected that a sustained rise above two dollars per hundred could push the government into action. The group named Rueben Pankey as Cattleman of the Year and Alisa Ogden as Junior Cattleman of the Year, noting Amy Sellman had received the honor previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesizzard
Southwestern
Steers
Albuquerque
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Farm Credit
Aubrey Jolson
New York
Jolson
Farm Credit Bank
New York City
Association
Rueben Pankery
Monticello
Pankey
Prima
Figinemi Ranch
Carlsbad
Alisa Ogden
Amy Sellman
Watrous
Heavy snow watch and scattered showers across northeastern plains
A heavy snow watch is issued for Thursday in the Northeastern Plains with scattered showers or snows today and tonight. Snow accumulations may reach four inches or more, with windy afternoons and wind warnings near area lakes, plus continued cold. Readings include Clovis 34-45 and Artesia 42-60.
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Clovis
Artesia
Lovington
North Central Mountains
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
Spring Delayed Again By United Press International
Snow rain and chilly winds hit New Mexico delaying spring arrival. Gallup and northern mountains see rain and fog reducing visibility above 7000 feet. A travelers warning cites hazardous conditions at high elevations. Heavy snowfall may occur Thursday with four inches or more in northern mountains. Temperatures drop across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
New Mexico
The
Nations Weather Service
Montgomery services held in Canon City Colorado
Mr and Mrs Russell Montgomery and Mr and Mrs Billy Montgomery attended the funeral of W R Bill Montgomery 78 who died March 24 after a long illness at the Church of Christ in Canon City Survivors include his wife two sons Russell of Lovington and Wayne of Greensburg Kan a daughter Mrs Alfred Putnam of Las Animas Cole seven grandchildren Billy Montgomery Jerry Montgomery Sheila Montgomery and Kent Montgomery eight great grandchildren plus other relatives
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Russell Montgomery
Billy Montgomery
Canon City
Colo
W. R
Bill’’ Montgomery
Church of Christ
Colorado City
Russell
Lovington
Wayne
Greensburg
Kan
Alfred Putnam
Las Animas
Cole
Monohans
Runnels Swears on Purchases of Military Information
Rep Harold Runnels testified before the House Armed Services Committee that he paid thousands to two men for research material he said was not classified. He admitted misplacing the information and could not provide documentation. Kantor said Runnels suggested access to military data and showed interest in selling it to the Detroit News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Harold Runnels
House Armed Services Committee
Runnels
Secre
Armed Services
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
New Mexico Democrat
Walter Snyder
Ben Thomas
Seth Kantor
Detroit News
Kantor
Armed Services’ Committee
Capitol) Hill
That'll Teach The Young Whippersnapper
A report from Los Angeles describes 80 year old Sam Prochoren fending off a mugger with a cane after the thief grabbed his pocket. Prochoren struck back breaking the attacker’s cane and stabbing with splinters before the suspect fled. Police arrested 45 year old Harrison John Caniness nearby on suspicion of robbery.
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Los Angeles
Sam Prochoren
Prochorm Corse
Harrison John Caniness
Paisano Park Expands in Lovington to 34 Units
Lovington entrepreneur Earl Mauldin owner of Paisano Park plans expansion from 22 to 34 spaces on the western edge facing 17th Street Construction adds 12 units with new sidewalks and utilities under way Paisano Park opened three years ago with 21 rented spaces near full occupancy and more demand seen ahead Mauldin says he is pleased with progress and prospects
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano Mobile Home Park
Lovington
Earl Mauldin
Paisano
17Th Street
Mauldin
Walk-A-Thon in Lovington Raises Funds for March of Dimes
Lovington area residents fill sponsor sheets for the second annual March of Dimes Walk A Thon. The 11.2 mile event starts at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Chaparral Park with Ambucs providing refreshments. The MOD Dance raised 367.50 and Sunday airplane rides added 137.66. pilots listed include Pete Haseloff and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Park
Chaparral Park
Ambucs
United Veterans
Eddie Richardson
Pete Haseloff
A.C. Holder
Slim Hester
Don Yarbro
J. E. Polson
Jim Jameson
Weekend Revival at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church
A weekend revival is planned March 30 through April 1 at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church. Jim Harvey of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church will preach Friday at 7 30 pm with Emmett Cohagen leading music. Services continue Saturday at 7 30 pm and Sunday at 10 45 am and 6 30 pm with nursery care.
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Jackson Avenue Baptist Church
Jim Harvey
Taylor Memorial Baptist Church
Hobbs
Emmett Cohagen
New Mexico Junior College
First Baptist Church
Lovington
Joe Vernon
Jackson and
Ninth Street
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Kris Frederiksen
Dubois
Idaho
Lea County
University of Idaho
Mona Porter
Film Group
East Side of State
Water Commission
Montgomery Services
Colorado
Young Whippersnapper
Paisano Park
JABC
Tatum High School
Future Farmers of America
New Mexico State University
Kirk Jones
Craig Dallas
Alvis Watson
NMSU
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